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Can I make a claim for an amputations and crush injuries due to car accident?

You can make a claim for amputation and crush injuries due to a car accident. These cases are worth significant sums because you will now have a harder life on account of the injury. Pain and suffering as well as difficulty completing activities of daily living or making a living become more difficult which means …
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What should I do if I am involved in an accident at 7TH STREET RD & ALGONQUIN PKWY?

7TH STREET RD & ALGONQUIN PKWY ranks #9 on Kentucky’s top 40 most dangerous intersections. This intersection is located in Jefferson county and has seen over 177 total crashes on record with the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency. There are over 52 injuries recorded at the intersection of 7TH STREET RD & ALGONQUIN PKWY and 0 recorded …
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Can we wait to file a claim for compensation?

You can wait to file a claim for compensation, but that is a bad idea. Evidence evaporates and memories fade. If you have a case worth pursuing speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer to get a timeframe. Failure to file within the statute of limitations forever bars a lawsuit.

Do insurance companies have to disclose policy limits in motorcycle accidents?

In Kentucky there is no requirement that the other side has to disclose policy limits before a lawsuit is filed. Once litigation starts you can request a copy of the at fault drivers insurance policy and determine the policy limits.

Can I sue for sexual assault that happened by I was under the care of an institution, organization or medical facility?

You can sue for sexual assault that happened while you were in the care of an institution, organization or medical facility. A personal injury lawyer will file a lawsuit against all potential parties for your damages. Punitive damages may also be available. In Kentucky most personal injury lawyers work on contingency meaning you don’t pay …
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Who is responsible for defective product injuries?

There are a few potential defendants in a products liability or product injury case. If you are injured as a result of a defective product you could sue the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. Those involved in the design and supply of the dangerous product are liable for injuries caused by a defective product. A personal …
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A few days ago, my child broke their wrist at daycare and I’m still being charged for daycare while I keep my child home to heal. The daycare says they are not responsible for the injury because I signed an incident report, what are my rights?

Just because you sign an incident report it does not mean the daycare facility gets to evade responsibility for injury. The type of lawyer you need is a personal injury lawyer. This lawyer can pursue the daycare center for negligence. Dettman Law in Louisville, Kentucky works on child injury cases involving broken bones. Brian Dettman …
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What should I do if I was injured at a construction site and my employer does not have worker’s compensation coverage?

If you were injured on the job and your employer does not have workers’ compensation coverage you should speak to a workers’ compensation lawyer about your options. Kentucky has an uninsured employers fund that may provide benefits. There also might be a way to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Can I sue my doctor for not giving me my test results or reporting that I had abnormal test results?

You can sue your doctor for not giving you test results, but you will probably end up losing money. It is expensive to sue someone. Your damages must outweigh the costs of litigation. Proving you are damaged as a result of failing to get test results will be difficult to prove. Now if the doctor …
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